| Food Group |
Suggested Servings |
6- to 9-Year-Olds |
Nutrients Provided |
Milk/Dairy
Milk
Yogurt
Cheese |
4 daily |
1 cup
1 cup
1 oz. |
Calcium
Riboflavin
Protein |
Meat/Protein*
Beef, Pork, Fish, Poultry
Eggs
Peanut Butter |
4 daily
|
3 oz.
1 oz.
2-3 Tbsp. |
Protein
Niacin
Thiamin
Iron |
Fruit/Vegetables
Fruit
Fruit Juice
Vegetables |
3-5 daily |
1 small piece
6-8 oz.
1/2 cup |
Vitamin C
Vitamin A |
Breads/Cereals
Whole grain bread
Hot cereal, rice, pasta
Ready-to-eat cereal
Crackers |
6 or more daily |
2 slices
3 /4 cup
1-2 oz.
5-6 |
Thiamin
Iron
Niacin |
| Fats/Oils |
3 daily - significant source of calories |
1 tsp. |
Fatty Acids
Vitamins A, D, K, E |
Other
1/3 c. pudding, ice cream, 2-3" cookies, 1 oz. cake, 1/3 oz. pie, 2 Tbsp. jelly |
100 calorie portions—use in moderation. This group is a significant source of calories from fat and sugar. |
3 portions |
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